Google Maps 3.2 Released – Adds Layers to Maps

UPDATE: mallinj corrected me and let me know that there IS login support in this version!!! I just am still trying to figure out what it lets you do! Hopefully it saves your favorites…

Google has just released Google Maps 3.2 and its a pretty nice upgrade. I was really hoping they would finally tie it into your Google account but no luck. Version 3.2 brings layers to the table which are kind of like overlays on your map.

Layers are useful because you can overlay transit maps or even Wikipedia entries over a map. I was just disappointed to find that I could not get the NYC subway map to show up over Manhattan. I am really hoping Google adds that feature. If its there and I missed it let me know!

This version seems to move a little snappier.
I do not have a My Google Account so I suppose I am missing some functionality.
However, I do like the new edit feature in the previous locations selection. Also, consolidating the travel methods tabs was a good move.
Is there really a good reason to create a My Google Account, here?

This version is so good…
1- My favorite locations didn’t get wiped when installed…sweet.
2- When searching for anything, it doesn’t pop out that window with all your search list, it gives you the map and you can press the # to see the list.
3- Just like the computer, too many balloons can clutter your map so, the balloons get shrunk to balls instead. Hover over them and they will expand.
4- Just like the computer version again, the colors of the traffic (press 7) is vivid and clear, you also get to see more detailed traffic report, accidents, closed lanes/streets…etc.
5- Much faster than the previous version.
6- Short cut keys are almost the same, 2 is for layers now, 5 is for satellite/map view. I and 1 are for zoom in and O and 3 are for zoom out.
7- I have not been able to use the layers yet and I do not have any maps…don’t know how that works yet but I’ll post something good when I know what that is…cheers yall.

– Noticed the traffic incidents as well. That’s cool.
– In the latitude menus, you can update your picture. I don’t think that was there before. But that feature needs a LOT of work.
– Did the My Location beacon always flash like that? I forget. Well, it does now.
– My Maps is HUGE.
This is a great update!